DAILY ENGLISH VOCABULARY
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CASUAL REACTION
TODAY YOU'LL MASTER
Cut to the chase
Skipping ahead to the main point.
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What it really means
“Cut to the chase” means “skip the details and get to the main point.” It asks for the important part right away. It’s direct but common — used when time is short or the lead-up is too long.
In one line: asking someone to skip the details and get to what matters.
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See it in action
THEMSo there’s a long backstory, but anyway—
YOULet’s cut to the chase — what happened?
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Say it like a native
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✕ INSTEAD OF
can you please just get to the main point
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✓ TRY
Let's cut to the chase.
Cutting to the chase…
Bottom line?
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CULTURE INSIGHT
Americans use “cut to the chase” to value time and directness. It signals “I care about the main point.” Said warmly, it’s practical, not rude — it just moves the conversation to what matters most.
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YOUR CHALLENGE TODAY
Today, when you need the main point fast, say “let’s cut to the chase.” Notice how it moves things forward.
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See you tomorrow,
Teacher Tiffani
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